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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1968

Page

8

Prisoner Plot Is Ingenious TV Preview Aired

TV listings note ABC coverage of the U S Open third round from Oak Hill with Byron Nelson and Cary Middlecoff. The Prisoner episode features Patrick McGoohan, Nadia Gray and a Orwellian jail setting, tailing a renewal attempt. CBS offers Get Smart Classification Dead rerun and Hogan's Heroes with three American girls at Stalag 13.

Oak Hill Country Club Rochester New York ABC Byron Nelson Cary Middlecoff Stalag 13 Jackie _ Joseph CBS

City Playground Hours Are Listed

Thirty four playgrounds will open at various times starting Wednesday according to the City Park and Recreation Commission. locations include Char Glenwood Ell ip Kanawha City Elementary and Greenbrier with hours from 1 to 8 p m while some open at 9 30 or 10 a m. Plans call for expanded crafts music and athletic activities with potential baton twirling modern dance self defense women s softball and men s basketball programs. officials urge contact at city hall or North Charleston Recreation Center for details coordination and supervision by Ron Kidd Reuben Carp and a staff of music crafts and athletics supervisors.

Willj P Wayne Quick Barbara Caldorph Char Glenwood Arnold Ieston Lewis Nancy Bedinger Greenbrier Cary Knapp Kanawha City Calvin McKinney Ellip Charzabeth Baylous Donne Tuckleston City Hall North Charleston Recreation Center Ron Kidd Reuben Carp Sarah Morgan Margaret Gross Iaa Binford Becky "Martin Renee Collins John "Thaxton Mary Young Allen Lew Lis James Jarrell Leander Martin

Smith Proposes Gun Controls Plan in West Virginia

West Virginia Governor Hulet C. Smith outlines a plan to curb gun use and regulate firearms. The proposal, presented to lawmakers and the Board of Education, urges licensing, registration, and safe handling, with a cooling-off period and sale restrictions. Local governments and Kanawha County schools will be involved in potential funding and facility upgrades as part of the broader initiative.

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Hamilton Quits School Aide's Post

William K. Hamilton a longtime State Education Department worker resigned as executive assistant to State School Supt Rex Smith citing fatigue and better prospects. He joined the department in 1953 and was known as a fiscal expert and executive director of the State Board of School Finance. He said he resigns effective June 30 1968 in his letter to Smith.

William K. Hamilton State Education Department Hamilton Rex Smith State Board of School Finance Smith Fairjness Department of Education

MISSING CATTLE DOG AND VARIOUS LOCAL NOTICES

Announcements list a missing six month old male cattle dog nicknamed Duke near Rocky Fork Woodward Branch with reward, plus other missing pet notices for a female collie with brown and white markings and a male with white tail. Also promotions for beauty colleges, homes for newborns, elder care, and private protective services, followed by job offers for students and a local union notice.

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College Students Boost Scholarships and Jobs

Classified ads for students offer a $15,000 scholarship pool and immediate interviews for area men with sales, training, and office skills. Listings seek experienced loggers, mill workers, auto mechanics, meat cutters, furniture van drivers, insurance agents, loan managers, and a manager trainee. Positions in West Virginia, Florida, and local firms emphasize neat appearance, cooperative attitude, and willingness to learn.

Colle Hathaway Miller Séabolt Lumber _Company Aly Irte Cummins Eniies West Virginia Kanawhe Boulevard Charleston Chi Market National Consumer Finance Comig Pany Floreida Midland Pinang Soman Aaccorkle Avenue Hill Birch Moving Florida Malin Streets

TV voting shows race and age split on performers

The Whyfor vote reveals broad age and racial splits among viewers. Charlie Brown figures dominate favorably with youth and middle age, while Negros face mixed feelings among older viewers. Monkees poll shows 77.8 percent support prime time, with ballots mainly from 13 to 20 year olds.

Charlie Brown All Stars CBS Dick van Dyke Young Wayne Newton ABC Jack Benny NBC Debbie Reynolds Bill Cosby Petula Clark Alan King Ernie Kovacs Whyfor Nbc-Tv

Charleston Leads District Building Permits in May

Charleston led the fifth district in May with the highest building permit valuation among cities in Virginia West Virginia South Carolina North Carolina Maryland and the District of Columbia. Richmond’s Federal Reserve announced the May figures showing Charleston’s value at 16 46 5 thousand dollars and second place went to Richmond Virginia with 15 119 3 thousand.

Richmond Charleston W. Va Federal Reserve Bank of Virginia West Virginia South Carolina North Carolina Maryland Rickmormd

State Democratic Leaders to Meet in West Virginia

The West Virginia Democratic Executive Committee is scheduled to meet here today to select new officers and plan strategy for the November general election. Members will also meet with informinees for Congress, the State Supreme Court judge, and other statewide offices.

West Virginia Democratic Executive Committee Congress State Supreme Court

Help Wanted Supervisor Training Openings Apply Now

Local employer seeks married men for supervisory train crew positions. Applications welcome at 75 Summars Stream AR and at Aganington Stveat Vitel. Equal opportunity employer.

Spervisor Ralat Retrictal Breynounds Aganington Vitel Ngs

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